The PLAN consists of the provisions set forth in this document, and is applicable to each PUBLIC EMPLOYEE who participates in the PLAN. This notice summarizes the federal.(not state or local) tax rules which may apply to my distribution and explains how I can continue to defer federal income. The Phoenix Employees' Deferred Compensation Program is established to provide one or more tax deferred annuity plans, eligible deferred compensation plans. Deferred compensation plans allow the participant to defer income today and withdraw it at some point in the future (usually upon retirement)